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My vitamin b12 level was 292. is this too low? i was deficient in folate (folic acid) and my homocysteine level was 13.5.

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

Folate (folic acid) dieficiency: Would be uncommon in an 18 yo. A B12 level between 200 and 400 can be difficult to interpret. Under 200 clearly low and over 400 likely ok. In between is a grey area.

Dr Shahzad agreed

Answered 10/13/2017

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B12 result in UK Although its in range, is it Low ? B12 Vitamin 155ng/L range: 130.00-800.00ng/L Serum Folate (folic acid) 12.2 ug/L 4.00-20.00ug/L Need a Supp?

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Homocysteine level was 13.5. I have hypothyroidism which i'm on Synthroid (thyroxine) for. I'm folate deficient and B12 level was 292. Should i supplement?

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My mom is 66 and has elevated homocysteine levels. B12 and folate (folic acid) are normal. On BP meds but systolic still high. Any thoughts or suggestions?

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My homocysteine level is 20, 17 and 20 again.The thrombosis unit told me to take b12, B6 and folate (folic acid). For how long and when should I get rechecked.

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I'm an 84 year-old-woman with symptoms of B12 deficiency, but a serum level of 1250 ng/L. Folate 41.2 ng/mL, homocysteine 13.1 umol/L. Could the problem be with transport into the cells? If so, how can it be tested?

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